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Darren Fletcher on 'disappointing' Bruno Fernandes sub as Manchester United star leaves Burnley draw early

Subbed: Bruno Fernandes - (AFP via Getty Images)

Darren Fletcher has revealed that he “didn’t want” to substitute Bruno Fernandes during his side’s 2-2 draw with Burnley, but said he needed to because of the Manchester United captain’s recent injury woes.

Prior to his appearance on Wednesday, the Portuguese star had been out of action since half-time of the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa the weekend before Christmas, when he was substituted at half-time with a hamstring problem.

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